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Note: 60% of Montgomery VA benefits can be used towards ratings other than the private pilot course, Tuition Assistance (TA) can be used for Ground School.
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Training

FAA MEDICAL CERTIFICATES

Click on... Local Area Medical Examiners for a list of FAA Medical examiners in the local area.


PRIVATE PILOT COURSE

The FAA approved Part 141 course requires a minimum of 35 hours flight time (20 dual and 15 solo). The T-41Cessna is the school's basic trainer. Formal ground school is a 10 week course with approximately 60 hours.

Average Cost: $8,025.00


COMMERCIAL PILOT COURSE After successful completion of the Private Pilot course, training leads to an instrument rating and a commercial pilot license - the minimum qualifications for employment as a pilot. Commercial Pilot Requirements (Additional flight training):

Total Commercial Course: 190 hours

INSTRUMENT RATING This FAA Approved test course requires 35 hours minimum dual instruction. A ground school is conducted in conjunction with the flight course.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE

FAA certified flight instructors are available for single- engine and instrument pilot courses. Mature, highly experienced and qualified instructors provide all instruction.


AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT

If you have the prerequisites and wish to obtain the ultimate in flying certificates, obtain your ATP in the accelerated course that is personalized for you.

Prerequisites Include:

            FAA pilot certificate
            Military Pilot
            1,500 flying hours of which:

                     500 must be cross- country
                     100 hours by night
                     75 hours actual or simulated instruments
                     250 hours as PIC


                     NOTE for Military Pilots: hours as a student pilot cannot be applied